How do you spell Moussaka?
Correct spelling
moussaka
Remember: mou-SSA-ka - double S for the Arabic 'moistened' dish
Why is moussaka spelled this way?
From Arabic musaqqaa, moistened. A layered eggplant and meat dish. Double s, ending in a. Not 'mousaka' or 'moussaca'. The Greek version has béchamel on top.
Common misspellings of moussaka
mousakamoussacamoussakkamoosaka
Example
The restaurant's signature moussaka featured layers of eggplant, lamb, and creamy béchamel sauce.